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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Yesterday, we highlighted the Poieo3D Printer Kickstarter campaign. They are highly unlikely to hit their goal, however much I'd like it to. Today, we highlight the Brewie campaign over at Indiegogo, another crowd funding site. They're creating a self-contained home brewer. Just add ingredients, push a few buttons, and out comes some beer. They're in a completely different situation. They've already hit their goal, have introduced some new perks, and still have another month to go to hit a stretch goal they've added.

Here we have an interesting giveaway for the family with a traveling pet. Where to put the kids, I'm not sure, but the dog will certainly be happy. Want to win it? Just enter through 1/9. Continental US only. Good luck.

Protect your car with the waterproof car hammock from Solvit. This waterproof hammock provides protection to your backseat and floorboards while being comfortable to your furry friend. It's machine washable and has pockets for extra storage. Solvit is giving away one of these waterproof hammocks to one lucky reader on January 9, 2014! To enter please use the Giveaway Tools application below.

This giveaway is open to residents of the continental United States ages 18 and older. The giveaway will end on January 9, 2014 at 11:59 EST and winner will be contacted by email within 24 hours of giveaway closing. Prize is valued at $26.60.

The folks over at Winning Moves sent over some more games to review/highlight. I've worked with them in the past and reviewed them before (Winning Moves Games Review and Giveawayet al.). With all those gift cards from the holidays, it seemed a good time to revisit them.We have a soon-to-be eight year old in the family. He's finally/slowly getting into playing board games. He was good with Trouble in the past, but he's just getting the hang of games like Battleship and Life. He still is a bit of a sore loser, but he's learning he can't always win, and when he does, he can't be in your face about it and be a spoiled winner.

New year starting soon. Here's to a great 2014 and a better 2015 when you win the iPad tablet we're giving away here. The giveaway is open WORLDWIDE. You get the cash equivalent outside states. Enter through 1/11. You don't want to miss out on this.

Welcome to the

New Year, New Tablet Sweepstakes

While it may seem hard to believe, 2015 is nearly here! Like all of you, we are working hard to say our goodbyes to 2014 and doing what we can to make sure that 2015 is going to be the best year possible! Knowing that many of our readers have had both good and bad times this year, like all of us, we decided to say farewell to 2014 and hello to 2015 with a fun tablet giveaway!
Before I go further, please give a special thanks to all the bloggers in this giveaway. Each of us contributed money to pay for this prize - to make sure we could help one of our readers start 2015 right. One very lucky reader will win a brand new 16 GB iPad Mini! Those who live outside the United States will receive the cash equivalent in US dollars. To learn more, make sure to read the rules below and then enter through the Rafflecopter!

Let's get cooking with our latest party starter, a NuWave induction cooktop. Great for the holiday overflow when you just need another burner, or for that single burner situation. Giveaway is continental US only and runs through 1/25.

The NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop Giveaway ($99 ARV)

And As Always A BIG Thank You To Blogs Helping To Promote This Giveaway!

Check out the Detailed Info from Nu Wave Below:

The NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop (PIC2) as seen on TV offers precise temperature control, adjustable in 10-degree increments. With a minimum temperature setting of 100F and an upper limit of 575F (Sear), the NuWave PIC2 offers a wider temperature range than competitor models. This permits the appliance to act as more than just a cooktop. The NuWave PIC2 does the thinking for you. It offers state-of-the art programming technology with 100 hours of memory that allow you to prepare complex recipes with ease. A "Delay" function allows you to initiate cooking when it's most convenient for you, including an automatic shutoff function when cooking time is completed. The NuWave PIC2 was engineered with a circular design scheme, doing away with excess space that serves no cooking function. The PIC2's round design also echoes the traditional feel of an intimate gathering place like the kitchen or dining room table. Mealtime is about community and the PIC2 was designed with that idea in mind. Despite its portability and compact size, the NuWave PIC2 offers a large cooking area, measuring 9 inches in diameter. In this case, bigger is better, with the PIC2 allowing for greater diversity in cooking vessels and portion sizes.

Looking for that next affordable 3D family printer? Poieo 3D is trying to make it with a Kickstarter campaign that ends next week. They're trying to raise $100,000 CAD (approximately $86,118 USD) and are only about 1/8th of the way there. That's just over 150 printers and lots of filament they want sold, and they've only sold 17 so far.

Are you planning on having a New Year's resolution to get more fit or lose some weight? There are lots of gizmos around to help you track your workout. I have a few, though my wife keeps confiscating them for herself. I love the latest that add capturing biometrics to the mix. Check out the Jabra on Bestbuy.com for one such device.Take training to the next level and get the ultimate wireless workout with Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless, new earbuds. Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless is an all-in-one training solution that combines an in-ear biometric heart rate monitor, immersive Dolby® Digital sound and real-time voice coaching. It’s US Military grade durability certifications will inspire runners, cyclists, and exercisers of all types to beat their best performance.

It's that time of year when we try not to forget the neediest. Author Lois Brandt guest posts about how to talk to the kids about it. Her book Maddi's Fridge presents a respectful approach to the situation.Knowing when to talk to your children about serious problems they may face sooner rather than later can be difficult for parents.

While burdening a child with a complex issue at too early of an age may frighten or confuse them, it’s important to ensure they’re prepared for what they most certainly will be exposed to, says former Peace Corps volunteer and children’s author Lois Brandt.

“When I was a young girl, I opened my best friend’s refrigerator and discovered that her family had no food,” Brandt says. “I didn’t know what to do as a child facing this horrible issue. I didn’t know how to help my friend.”

Twenty percent of American children – one of every five -- live in households that struggle to afford food, according to a 2012 report from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Chances are that your child will have classmates whose families are struggling to put food on the table.

“Children follow where parents lead. Talking to your children about hunger shows them your empathy for others; it prepares them for the moment they may encounter hunger among their friends or classmates, and it assures them that they can talk to their parents about this problem,” says Brandt, author of “Maddi’s Fridge,” (www.MaddisFridge.com), a colorfully illustrated children’s picture book inspired by Brandt’s experience with her childhood friend.

She offers tips on how to talk to children about the widespread problem of child hunger.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

I've participated in lots of giveaways for Man Socks recently. I thought it was time to post my own review and giveaway of the socks. Have you seen / heard about these before? They are some styling socks for the man of the house. Think loud.

When I'm not wearing my white cotton crew socks, I'm typically wearing plain, single color socks, whether blue or black or some tans, too. My wife recently got me some with striped ones, but most are boring socks that look pretty plain. I never really thought of myself as boring, but my socks certainly are.

In case you can't tell from all the Chicken Soup for the Soul books highlighted here, I'm a Chicken Soup for the Soul blogger. They send me lots of books and I share my experiences with them, frequently giving away copies, too, like today where you can win one of three copies. At times, I feel each review is almost the same as the last, as the books have a common template. 101 stories about a common subject broken up across ten chapters with an intro by someone famous. Sometimes, the books hit closer to home with their theme, like a dog book. Other times, not so much, but I still enjoy reading the stories. Give me a cat book and I probably wouldn't even pick it up.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

With Christmas just about upon us that doesn't mean new giveaways will stop. So, here's one that you can sign up for that starts in January. Post this announcement and get two free links. Come back starting 1/2 if you're interested in winning.

***This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you click on my links

Here's an interesting way to make some cash while essentially doing nothing. Rent your car to your friends and neighbors with RelayRides! Think AirBnb for Cars! You can either rent from your driveway, offer delivery, or park it at the airport and earn whether it is rented or not.

Or, in need of a car? Instead of using the regular car rental companies, check out what's available with RelayRides. Choose your city or airport, select the car of your dreams and hit the road.

Looking to score a lightweight battery backup for your phone? Be sure to check out the PowerMini 3000 PowerBank from Intocircuit if you want one that is lightweight and compact. For just $16.99, on sale from $35.99, you get peace of mind that you won't run out of power when you're out and about running errands.

Just need to say one thing here, $1,000. Yes, $1,000 worth of prizes up for grabs here in the form of 4 $250 gift certificates. Don't miss out on this one. You have through 1/13 to enter to win. Good luck.

When looking for quality skin care and makeup, Mia Mariu is one of the top quality brands around. As Mia Mariu continues to grow in popularity, their product line has expanded to include not only skincare, but a full line of makeup, vitamins and even fragrances. For the woman on the go, a minimal but effective skin care and makeup routine is a must. Mia Mariu provides both in quality products to meet your needs.
Their skin care line includes top of the line cleansers, toners and moisturizers. Their Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30 is a must have to protect and nourish your skin. After you cleanse using their Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser, adding moisture back to your skin is a must. The most important part of any beauty routine is keeping your skin safe from the sun, this moisturizer offers SPF 30 while being light weight enough to leave your skin feeling refreshed instead of oily.

Welcome to our next giveaway. We have four prizes in this one. Check out the eco humidifier and the other prizes. US entrants. Giveaway extended 1/9. to the 17th.

Giveaway- Winter Warmer Giveaway Four Prizes

Kawartha Lakes Mums - Rumidifier Winter Warmer Giveaway!

Winter Warmer Savings! Kawartha Lakes Mums, Rumidifier, Sarita Baby, The Contest Queen and some great bloggers are bringing you a Fab WinterWarmer Giveaway with FOUR Winners! This Rumidifier Winter Warmer Giveaway is open to Canada including Quebec and USA where permitted by law and ends January 17, 2015.

FTC Disclosure: Kawartha Lakes Mums received a Rumidifier to reveiw for this giveaway no bloggers have been compensated for their participation. They are just Fab folks! Questions? Contact klakesmums AT gmail DOT comWhat are the prizes?

Check out the TOOBs available from Safari. This giveaway is for your choice of two of them. You must be a US resident to enter and you have through 1/5 to enter. Good luck.

Safari Ltd. pays loving detail to their different figures and animals. What started as a card game of endangered species, has turned into authentic scale, hand paineted replicas world wide. This family owned business is a great source of educational kids toys, and collectibles for adults.

I'm sure nobody is going to want to enter this giveaway, so you should have a great chance to win. Why anyone would want this prize, I don't know. It is a US only giveaway. You have through 1/5 to enter to win. Good luck.

The Holidays are about over. That means we have to start paying off all the credit card bills. If you are like some and did layaway, or like us and paid cash only, it's nice to replenish the cash supply. I find that we have more birthdays coming up quickly in our house.

Go to Sephora and spend at least $20 on the card you registered, you'll receive the equivalent of $15 cash back.
After you make your purchase, Swag Bucks will receive feedback that you participated, and they'll credit your account with 1,500 Swag Bucks.
If you're not familiar with Swag Bucks, you earn free Swag Bucks for doing things you already do online, like search, shop, and surveys. You then cash in those Swag Bucks for gift cards or entries in sweepstakes.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

From Modern Kids Design, enter to win a $100 eGift card for you + a $100 donation to the nonprofit of your choice through our "Shop for a Cause" donation program. To learn more about our amazing nonprofit partners, visit us at modernkidsdesign.com and click on the "Shop + Give" tab. Ends 1/31/15.

Here's an upcoming giveaway with a pair of winners. The item streams photos to the device. Moon senior members get free links. Paid for everyone else. Sign up if interested. Come back next year if you want to win.

In case the other $50 Discount Watchstore Giveaway wasn't enough, we have a second one here. This one is shorter and ends 12/31/14. Again, the prize is $50 and US only. Technically, you don't need to get a watch from them.

Enter to win a $50 Discountwatchstore.com Gift Card Giveaway!

Jay's Sweet N Sour life blog has teamed up with some awesome bloggers to bring you this $50 Discountwatchstore.com Gift Card Giveaways! Merry Christmas and Good Luck from all of us!